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WPC ETA Certification

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What is WPC ETC certification? How to obtain WPC certification for wireless Wi-fi enabled and bluetooth products?

WPC certification is an authorization to import and sell wireless wi-fi and bluetooth devices in the Indian Market. WPC stands for Wireless Planning and Coordination License. This is a voluntary license issued by the Radio Planning and Coordination Bureau of the Ministry of Telecommunications.

The WPC Import License as a whole is an authorization for the import and trade of radio equipment, also known as a Radio Program Coordination License, issued by the Radio Program Coordination Division of the Ministry of Telecommunications. Wireless products in India require a WPC certificate. WPC certificates are also required for importing and selling wireless products.

Products that require WPC certificate include:

- WiFi Router
- Wifi bulb / Smart Bulb
- Wireless Mouse
- Wireless Point of Sale Terminals
- Wireless Speakers
- Wireless receiver
- Bluetooth Headphones
- Wireless Camera
- WiFi Smart Watch
- Wireless Drones
- Wireless Pendrive
- Wireless Plug
- Wireless Nano USB
- Wireless Repeater
- Wireless Keyboard
- Wireless Home Automation Devices
- Hotspot Devices
- Wireless Pendrive
- Smart Home Gateway
- Walkie Talkie
- Wireless Terminal
- Bluetooth Devices
- Wireless POS Terminal
- Transmitter

List of the documents required to apply WPC ETA certification:

- GST and MSME registration
- Technical specification of the products
- Images of the products
- IEC code for importers
- RF test reports
- ID proof of the authorized signatory
- Company incorporation certificate

Cost of WPC registration:

Govt Fee: Rs. 10,000/-
RF testing fee: Rs. 9,000/- approx.
Our professional fee: Rs. 10,000/-

Validity of the WPC ETA certification:

A WPC ETA license is issued for a specific model and is valid as long as that model is manufactured without any modifications. WPC ETA license renewal is not required.

Step by step procedure to apply WPC certification for bluetooth & wireless wi-fi products:

- Create USER ID & Password on Saral Sanchar Portal
- Generate test request for RF testing
- Submission of application with requisite documents
- Payment of Govt. fee
- Scrutiny of the application by the concerned officer
- Grant of the WPC certification for Bluetooth and wireless wi-fi products.

Expected WPC certification delivery period:

30 days

Conclusion:

WPC Equipment Type Approval (ETA) is required before importing wireless devices operating in unlicensed spectrum into India. WPC ETA certificate is also required for all products manufactured in India. If you want to conduct business in India using wireless devices, you will need to obtain a WPC license issued by the WPC Authority. The Wireless Planning and Coordination Department of India plans to provide WPC licenses (ETA certificates) to manufacturers and importers of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled devices.